Archive: January, 2010

Brian McCoy Welding Instructor & Head of Oxy/Acetylene AreaBrian’s passion for welding encompasses his life. He is a Senior Instructor for PG&E, training apprentices in the art of Oxy/Acetylene Welding, MIG Welding, and ARC Welding. He also runs his own mobile welding business “Tacky Mac” building custom metal fabrications for his customers. After attending a […]

In December 2009 we hosted our first ever Family Fun workshop with Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School. This 3-week workshop allowed parents and students to collaborate with Crucible artists to create a totem pole that honors social justice in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. This totem pole will soon be installed …at the […]

What will 2010 and the next ten years bring? At The Crucible, nothing ever stands still, and as we prepare for the next ten years and beyond, we’re all set to stoke the fires of creativity, raise the bar even higher for new programs, events, and services, and forge a vibrant organization that serves our […]

Material Resources Now that you’ve taken the classes and you’re ready to set out on your own, here’s where to get your supplies. Places to Stay, Eat, Drink and Be Merry in Oakland This section of links is for those out of towners who are here for a weekend or week-long workshop. Come for a […]

The Crucible’s Cathedral Gallery presents March 18 – May 7, 2010 Opening Reception – March 18th – 6-9PM Join us for the opening reception of the latest group exhibition at our gallery in downtown Oakland. Historically, casting has been known as a manufacturing process for metal, but casting is also widely used with glass, concrete, […]

The Crucible’s Cathedral Gallery presents January 21 – March 5, 2010 Opening Reception – January 21st 6-9PM The Crucible’s art gallery in Oakland’s historic Cathedral Building, at the triangle between Broadway and Telegraph Avenues, announces its first exhibition of the new year. “Metal vs. Wood/ Wood vs. Metal” is a group exhibition “showdown” featuring new […]